Obituary of Rose Wong

May 4, 1929 – Shanghai, China

November 22, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rose Wong (nee Mah) on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the age of 95 years.

Rose, the second youngest of four children, was born on May 4, 1929, in Shanghai, China, to Yee Woo Mah and Mah Gow. She immigrated to Canada in 1952 as a young woman, settling in Cranbrook, BC. A compassionate and dedicated nurse trained at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC, Rose began her career at Cranbrook Hospital, where she cared deeply for her patients. She later left nursing to devote herself to raising her son, Kevin, but her love for caregiving remained a central part of her life.

In 1957, Rose married Allan Wong, her beloved partner of 50 years. Together, they created a home filled with warmth, love, and laughter. Her generous spirit, sharp wit, and ability to connect with others fostered lifelong friendships and enriched the lives of those around her.

Rose will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend whose legacy of generosity, humour, and compassion touched everyone who knew her. In 2016, she moved to Calgary, AB to be closer to Kevin and his partner, Bill, but she maintained strong ties with her friends and relatives in Cranbrook.

Rose is survived by her son, Kevin Wong, and his partner, Bill Patrick, of Calgary, AB; her dear cousins, Jean Voss and her husband, Byron, of Cranbrook, BC; and Sally Lim of North Vancouver, BC; as well as many other cousins, nieces, and nephews overseas; and countless lifelong friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Allan Wong, her parents, and her siblings.

No Funeral Services will be held.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14^th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca or to the Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society, Unit #2, 37 – 9th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2L9 Telephone: 250-417-2019, https://www.ckhospice.ca/donate-now/.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Rose’s family here.

In living memory of Rose Wong, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.